Sasuino: Together
Chapter 7: Feelings
It was the last day before the festival. Everything had to be done today. Sasuke woke up early once again. He ate some breakfast and headed towards the area around the Hokage Tower.
-Hey Sasuke, you're early today.- said Ino as she was putting flowers in a vase.
-I couldn't wait to arrange vases- he answered sarcastically.
-Ha Ha Sasuke-
-So we just put this vases where they go and I can go home?-
-Basically-
-So got any plans after this?-
-The girls invited me to this restaurant. Naruto and the guys will also be there so they told me to invite you.-
-Hmph-
-So will you go?-
-Maybe-
-Don't you want to go with me?-
-Of course I'm dying to- he said sarcastically.
-Oh Sasuke- she said with a smile-Let's finish putting the flowers on the vases so we can put them were they go-
-Okay-
They put all the flowers inside the vases and started going around the different stands decorating them with vases.
-This is the last one- said Ino as she put a vase in a table
-Finally- said Sasuke –So what now?-
-Well, I promised Hinata and Ten Ten. I would help her with the paper decorations-
-Hmm, I guess I'll go see what Naruto and the guys are up to-
-So Sasuke, Ino finally let you talk to us?- teased Naruto as he saw Sasuke approaching.
-Don't start Naruto-
-So, Ino told you about the gathering later tonight?- asked Choji
-Yeah she did.-
-So are you going?- said Naruto
-I guess-
-Oh come on, it will be fun, besides, Ino will be there- said Naruto.
-Hmph-
-You still won't admit you like her?- teased Naruto
-I told you I don't-
-We'll see about that- he said laughing.
-Oh screw it, see you later- he said as he left.
Later that day…..
The sun had begun to set. Sasuke was making his way to the restaurant. He knew Ino would be there so he was somewhat nervous.
-You're late Sasuke- said Naruto- Ino was beginning to worry- As soon as hey said this everyone exceptfor Sakura laughed.
-HA HA Naruto- said Ino.
They all ordered different types of food and started remembering thing about the past.
-It's been a long time since we all hang out together not in a mission- said Kiba
-Yeah, not since before the war- said Choji.
-We were actually hunting down Sasuke at the time- said Shikamaru –I remember Ino crying most of the time we talked about him- he said laughing
-Shikamaru!- said Ino, which made everyone laugh.
-Speaking about Sasuke and Ino, have you invited her to the festival Sasuke?- asked Ten Ten, which made Ino blush and Sasuke choke on his steak
Sasuke and Ino both didn't say a thing.
-Hmm Sasuke, everyone's got a date for the festival! Except you and Ino!- said Ten Ten.
-Yeah Sasuke, you have to invite her!- said Naruto.
Everyone laughed as they saw both Sasuke and Ino's face grow red as a tomato.
-So what's the deal with you two anyway?- asked Ten Ten.-You seem to hang out with each other a lot- she said teasing.
-We're just….. friends – said Ino in a shy tone.
-Oh come on Ino! I never see Sasuke smile. Only when he is with you!- said Naruto.
-Well then ask him – she said
-So Sasuke, just friends?- asked Lee
-Hmph-
It was a long dinner for Ino and Sasuke. They teased them the whole entirety of the gathering, but Sasuke didn't pay much attention after Naruto's question. "So Sasuke, just friends?". He couldn't take that question out of his head. Was she just a friend? Why did she enjoy spending time with her? Why couldn't he help but smile when he saw her? He had begun to understand what the Mizukage had told him. "It's because of ther isn't it?". Maybe she was the reason why he couldn't leave Konoha. All this feelings he had never experienced before. Whatever they meant, he was going to find out soon. After dinner to be exact.
Ino was making her way to her house. It was a beautiful night. A bit cloudy, but with moonlight from a full moon shining through the clouds. She was walking slowly when suddenly she heard a familiar voice behind her.
-Ino wait- Sasuke said
-What's going on Sasuke?-
-What are we Ino?-…
This put Ino in shock. Her expression froze as she heard those words. She didn't know what to answer. What were they? Friends? More than friends? She didn't know…
-What are we Ino? he repeated. –Ever since that whole night with the storm…I've been feeling strange, "happy". Every time I'm with you I feel "happy", and I can't help but smile every time I see you.….But then you constantly saying you don't like me anymore, and us bickering… I don't know what to think Ino…-
- I….I…don't know….I thought I had stopped liking you a while ago… but now…with everything that has happened…the storm… the mission… everyone teasing us... Sasuke… I…I-
-I like you Ino…-
-Sasuke…- her expression froze once again. Sasuke had just told her he liked her. That Sasuke, the one he had a crush on her entire life...The one she cried for many nights…The one who lately she spend most of her time with.- I like you too…- she responded as a tear of happiness fell down her cheek.
Sasuke slowly wiped her tear away with his finger. He came closer and closer to her, until finally he kissed her…..
-So, at what time are we going to the festival tomorrow?- he blushed as he asked this.
-I'll be ready by 6- said Ino who was blushing as well
-6 sound all right- he said and kissed her goodbye.
That night both went to bed thinking about what had happened. After all they had been through the last couple of days, they had finally confessed their feelings to each other.
